KANSAS CITY – Where have all the godly men gone? These days I ponder that question with increased frequency and concern. If the lack of godly men were only a matter of personality or ministerial preference, then little would be lost. Such is not the case, though. The church is in great need of awakening and renewal and, in the spirit of English Puritan leader Richard Baxter, its greatest need might well be godly men. Not that long ago, “man of God” was a common and honored descriptor … [Read more...]
SBU formalizes fifth academic chair position during Founders’ Day
BOLIVAR – Southwest Baptist University (SBU) formalized its fifth academic chair and awarded two honorary doctorates during the annual Founders’ Day chapel March 10 in Pike Auditorium. “We sincerely appreciate Al and Rosemary McCord for their generous donation to establish the Courts Redford Chair of Biblical Studies,” said SBU President C. Pat Taylor. “We also are pleased to be able to honor two of our alumni who have made significant contributions in business and military service. … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary announces training network
TIM SWEETMAN/MBTS communications Kansas City – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary announced on Feb. 14 the launch of the Midwestern Training Network (MTN), a ministry training partnership that includes a St. Louis-area church, The Journey, as the first of more than 30 churches that have already agreed to join in this groundbreaking educational format. The school described the network as a group of individuals and churches that are partnering with Midwestern Seminary to pursue an … [Read more...]
Baptist Builders gear up for spring projects
MOSBY – Volunteers made progress on First Baptist’s new building, but there’s still lots of work to be done, and the state’s Baptist Builders need more manpower to make it and other projects happen. “This is the first year for a long time that we have had so many opportunities for volunteer work teams in our churches across Missouri,” said Leighton Clemons, coordinator for Baptist Builders in the state. “There is a big interest in helping on a Baptist Builders project.” Baptist … [Read more...]
Missouri Southern BSU director finds his calling
Clint DeNisco/MSSU JOPLIN – By his sophomore year of college, Baptist Student Union Director Jon Smith knew he wanted to impact college students. “Today’s college students are very-near-future leaders. It’s important to be able to help guide and be a part of that,” he said. Born and raised in Eugene, Ore., Smith was always the guinea pig when it came to new and evolving ways of being educated. He was in the first class to take the PACE test in elementary school and was part of the … [Read more...]
HLGU starts the year with the Lord
Rebecca Sneed/HLGU communications Hannibal – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) welcomed students back to campus on Jan. 7. Then at chapel the next day HLGU’s eighth President, Anthony Allen, brought the message at the first service of the year. The passage was taken from Luke 18:18-30 where a rich young ruler asks Jesus what he must do to have eternal life. Ultimately, he walks away saddened because he loved the material more than the eternal. “The bottom line is that the rich … [Read more...]
Page: Bright future possible with God
Timothy Sweetman/MBTS communications KANSAS CITY (BP) – Calling his message a “frightening responsibility” because of his desire to speak accurately, while simultaneously being “honoring of our Lord,” Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee, delivered an “State of the SBC” address at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Students, faculty, staff and local church pastors from Missouri, Kansas and the Midwest region gathered in the … [Read more...]
Kenison Announces Retirement Plans
At the January 28 meeting of the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home Board of Trustees, Raymond R. “Bob” Kenison announced his plans to retire as President of both the Children’s Home and the MBCH Foundation. His retirement from the Children’s Home will be effective June 30, 2014. He will retire from the MBCH Foundation on December 31, 2014. Kenison joined the staff of Missouri Baptist Children’s Home in January, 1978 as a development officer. In October 1980 he became the Administrator … [Read more...]
ARG meets with Leaders of the Missouri Baptist Foundation and The Baptist Home
Members of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s Agency Restoration Group (ARG) met in Springfield Jan. 29, 2014 with leaders of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, The Baptist Home, and mediators Jim Grau and Rob Schenck as part of discussions aimed at ending litigation that began more than a decade ago. The meeting followed an attempt at global mediation by Missouri Baptist Convention leaders and the Missouri Baptist Foundation, The Baptist Home, Missouri Baptist University, and Windermere … [Read more...]
Glidwell, Steward receive SBU Life Beautiful Awards
BOLIVAR – Bob Glidwell, director of physical plant, and Dana Steward, instructor of university studies and director of the University Success Center, received the Staff and Faculty Life Beautiful Awards during the annual employee Christmas banquet Dec. 10 at Southwest Baptist University (SBU). “The designation ‘life beautiful’ is the highest honor a person can receive at Southwest Baptist University,” said SBU President C. Pat Taylor. “Each year during spring commencement, we honor two … [Read more...]
More than 200 students graduate from SBU
BOLIVAR – More than 200 students graduated from Southwest Baptist University (SBU) during commencement Dec. 13, at the Meyer Wellness Center on the Bolivar campus. The University holds two graduation ceremonies each year, in December and May. In his commencement address, Randy Johnson, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Republic, encouraged students to use what they have learned in college to help others. “Everybody has been pouring into your life so that God can do miraculous work … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist Children’s Home recognizes Cox, Carpenter
BRIDGETON – Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH) has named the Board Room in the Blake Administration Building the “Carpenter/Cox Board Room” in memory of Kathy Carpenter and in honor of Betty Cox. These ladies have continued the long history of female leadership of Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. A dedication service for the Carpenter/Cox Board Room was held Oct 7. Carpenter served as a member of the MBCH Board of Trustees and MBCH Children and Family Ministries Board of Trustees … [Read more...]
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